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Our team within IKEA
Who you areIKEA is looking for the Digital stars of tomorrow!
Do you want to kick-start your career and join our Internship Program at IKEA Digital? Then please apply if you are:
• Currently a student in Bangalore Engineering College
• You live in Bangalore and have the possibility to commute full time to the office in Karle Town Center, Nagawara
• Are excited about new technology, and innovative ways of working and want to be part of shaping the future of IKEA!
• You are curious, and see failure as a way of learning
• See an ever-changing environment as a constant flow of opportunities and learning.
• Great at communicating in written and spoken English
• Ready to make the world a little better, together?
Our Values
The IKEA culture and values are very much a part of our business and day-to-day work life. For a future within Ikea, it is important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding those and life at IKEA on our website https://about.ikea.com/en/about-us/ikea-culture-and-values. Our corporate language is English. You will be a part of a great culture as well as our vision "to create a better everyday life for the many people" - for customers and co-workers. You will work and appreciate working in a true people and planet-positive work environment.Why we will love you
Roles And Responsibilities• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Python code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions that meet business requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers, enhancing code quality.
• Research and integrate new technologies that can enhance application performance and stability.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving application issues, ensuring smooth operation of software.
• Document software functionalities to streamline future enhancements and maintenance.
• Contribute innovative ideas to the development process, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the planning and execution of project tasks.
We are super excited to get started! The start date of the internship will be the 3 March 2025
Qualifications And Skills
• Proficiency in Python programming is required as it is the primary tech stack for this role. (Mandatory skill)• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles to organize code efficiently. (Mandatory skill)
• Familiarity with software development life cycle, enabling smooth project execution. (Mandatory skill)
• Databases knowledge of either of the one from Postgres, Mongodb, Elasticsearch or Neo4j
• Understanding of data structures to facilitate optimal data management within applications.
• Ability to implement algorithms that solve specific logic problems effectively.
• Problem-solving skills to tackle coding challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Debugging skills to identify, analyze, and rectify software issues promptly.
• Demonstrated capability in team collaboration for successful project development and delivery.
• Understanding of current innovations in the data management landscape - especially the Data Mesh framework
Together as a team
We're the ones who make it possible for people to have a smarter life at home and a hassle-free and rewarding shopping experience. Together we work to find new digital solutions for every business need to help make IKEA a great and efficient place to work. We like to think of ourselves as innovative and modern, and we believe that nothing would actually work without us.Our team isn't just a bunch of people stuck together. We come from diverse backgrounds, coming together in the mission of creating a better everyday life for the many people on the Ingka web. In a true cross functional team with designers, data analysts, engineering manager, agile coach, and product owner we make this a reality.
But most of all, what we really want, is great people to make up diverse and fun teams that share our values and push us all to be our best!
Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don't apply for jobs unless they're 100% "qualified". If this is part of why you hesitate to apply, we would like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think. We look forward to receiving your application
Please read the following before applying:
We will continuously run the process with matching interns and areas so please don't wait with your application.
We only accept students who live within commuting distance of the office in Karle Town Center, Nagawara Bangalore during the time of the internship connected to a College/University within Bangalore.
No exceptions will be made. This is a paid internship.
Duration: 3rd March -31st May 2025. The preferred starting date is the 1st of March 2025.
We look forward to getting to know you!